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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - How to Care for Hibiscus
Hibiscus |
The Plant: The Hibiscus is
an evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage and flowers which
may be red, orange, pink, white or yellow. The flowers do not
last long, but there tends to be a succession of them over the
flowering period. Flowers may be single or double and have a
protruding central stamen.
Its needs: Good light is required to prolong flowering period,
but avoid direct sun which causes leaf scorch. Normal humidity
and room temperature. Do not allow temperature to drop below 13
C (55 F).
Care: Water and feed regularly throughout growing period, but
reduce watering in winter. Mist leaves occasionally in hot
weather. Deadhead regularly but do not move or turn the plant
once the flower buds have formed as this may cause them to drop.
Trim back long shoots after flowering or in early spring. Re-pot
in spring. The Hibiscus can be stood outside in a sheltered spot
in summer but avoid strong sun.
Can suffer from scale insects, mealybugs and aphids.
Good for: Hibiscus make good showy plants with cheerful,
exotic-looking blooms. Easy to maintain.